Where does erythronium grow?

They are primarily woodland plants, so thrive in a shady border or under a deciduous tree. They combine very well with other spring-flowering, shade-loving plants, such as hepaticas, trilliums and hellebores. They grow from bulbs that look like dogs’ teeth, hence their common name.

When should you plant erythronium bulbs?

Plant in autumn, flowers in spring. Height up to 40cm. Spread 25cm. Suitable for borders, meadows and pots.

How do you care for erythronium?

Erythronium perform best in moist, well-drained soil. They need moist soil, even when dormant – do not let the soil dry out! Erythronium resent transplanting, therefore make sure you find the right home for your bulbs.

When can I move erythronium?

They must have summer shade and like fertile, humus-rich soil that is neither too wet nor too dry. Leaf mould is their manna and they hate being moved, so wait three years at least before splitting or transplanting.

Can you grow erythronium in pots?

Planting Erythronium in Pots Use well drained compost with plenty of organic matter. Plant in deep pots if possible – the bulbs ordinarily position themselves quite deeply, for example in a 2 litre deep pot often in the bottom quarter.

How do you plant erythronium seeds?

Use a 50/50 John Innes/ multipurpose compost and fill a deep container or pot. Sow the seeds and cover with coarse grit. Put outside to expose the seeds to cold and wet. In Spring a single cotyledon will come up, followed by a small single leaf in the second year.

How do you propagate erythronium?

oregonum can only be propagated from seed, in this case collect the seed once you see the seed pod beginning to split, then dry and store the seed until early autumn. If sowing in autumn, you need to sow outdoors in deep pots, the seed sown on the surface of a well drained compost with a 1cm layer of fine grit on top.

Can you grow erythronium from seed?

The best way to purchase plants is as a living specimen grown in a pot, they also can be purchased damp packed freshly lifted in Summer from reputable suppliers. They are raised from seed and can take five years to flower. Erythronium dens-canis AGM This European species in one of the first to flower and is reliable.

How do you grow erythronium Pagoda?

1. Cultivation. Plant 10cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade that does not dry out.
2. Propagation. Propagate by division after flowering.
3. Suggested planting locations and garden types. Cottage and informal garden.
4. Pruning. No pruning required.
5. Pests. Prone to damage by slugs.
6. Diseases.

How deep do you plant Erythronium bulbs?

These bulbs do not like being dried out. Dig a hole and plant your erythronium bulbs 4 in. deep (10 cm) and 4 in. apart (10 cm). If you feel you live in an environment that might be borderline for plant hardiness, place the bulbs slightly deeper below the soil line. Not sure about your growing zone? Check here.

What kind of soil do erythroniums like?

Erythronium perform best in moist, well-drained soil. They need moist soil, even when dormant – do not let the soil dry out! Erythronium resent transplanting, therefore make sure you find the right home for your bulbs.

Can you plant Erythronium in the fall?

Regions that are drier in the summer and fall are fine, as these plants are dormant during those times. Plant your Erythronium in the fall as soon as you receive them, as these bulbs will not tolerate drying out. You can expect roots to form shortly after planting, with leaves and flowers developing in the spring.

Why do eythroniums keep their leaves?

The leaves give an energy charge to the bulb through photosynthesis and for this they need to keep their leaves! Eythronium are spring ephemerals whose foliage disappears by late spring or early summer as the plant goes dormant.